By UOW Malaysia 

Innovation, sustainability, and intelligent technologies took centre stage at the 8th Engineering Research Symposium (EUReS 2026), held on 15 April 2026 at the Atrium, University of Wollongong Malaysia Glenmarie Campus.

Bringing together approximately 100 participants from academia and industry, the symposium showcased cutting-edge student research, creative engineering solutions, and real-world technological applications. The event was officiated by Professor Dr Hon Wei Min, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) at UOW Malaysia, while the keynote address, “Conversational AI: Beyond Language,” was delivered by Ir Dr Tan Chor Min, Senior General Manager, Data & AI at CTOS, who shared insights into the evolving impact of artificial intelligence across industries.

The symposium also welcomed prominent industry leaders, including Tuan Haji Saharom Bin Mohni, Group Chief Executive Officer of Selangor Industrial Corporation Sdn Bhd; Mr Vince Tan Han Leng, Senior Manager of Asian Pac Holdings Berhad; Mr Karthikeyan R, Director of Karkera Solutions and Automation & Process Specialist; Mr Arief Yusof, Energy Manager of Solar District Cooling Group Berhad; and Dr Alvin Ting Kee Ngoh, Head of Digital & Analytics Centre at Air Selangor.

A major highlight of EUReS 2026 was the Final Year Project (FYP) and Capstone Project showcase, where students impressed judges with innovative ideas addressing sustainability, energy efficiency, automation, and intelligent systems. The event also featured a robotics line-tracking competition and a poster exhibition, creating a vibrant platform for students to demonstrate technical expertise, creativity, and problem-solving skills.

FYP Winners

Best FYP: Tsia Jun Bin
NetZero Classrooms Initiative: IoT-Based Monitoring System for Carbon-Neutral Learning Spaces

Best FYP Presenter: Charlotte Adoria De Rozario
Optimizing Energy Efficiency and Decarbonization Strategies: A Case Study of UOWM Campus

Best FYP Poster: Gan Jay Teing
Development of an Innovative Lightweight Aerodynamic Racing Car Body for Sustainable Mobility

Aspiring Innovative Award: Ares Lo Chi Fung
Implementation of an EMG-Controlled 3D Printed Robotic Arm for Enhanced Human-Machine Interaction

Capstone Project Winners

Champion: Air/Wind-Induced Vibration Energy Harvesting (Group 5)

Yeak Li Ying, Samuel Ray Naden, Fong Wai Kheen, Tin Tong Weng, Chloe Lam Ying Shuet

Academic Advisor: Ts. Nur Hasalli binti Ibrahim (Senior Lecturer, School of Engineering)

Gold: Rainwater / Stored Water-Induced Kinetic Energy and Vibration Harvesting (Group 3)

Hans Ng Yung Herng, Justin Wong Kuok Xin, Labiba Jan, Teo Yong Yi, Wong Jun Lam, Joshua Raphael Baxter

Academic Advisor: Dr. Faarih Farhan bin Mohd Nasir (Lecturer, School of Engineering)

Silver: Machinery-Induced Vibration Energy Harvesting (Group 6)

Sam Yi Ling, Yuvenesha, Vitalii Kushnerov, Jaedon Sheng Boyle, Kelvin Lai Hong Fai

Academic Advisor: Ts. Dr. Mohd. Ikram bin Ramli (Lecturer, School of Engineering)

Bronze: Process-Induced Vibration Energy Harvesting (Group 2)

Ammar Bin Muhammad Shafiq Sarawanan, Jonathan Jayen Pillai, Gerard A/L Balavendrian, Reem Irfan Dadarkar, Jeffrey Chua Keong Quan

Academic Advisor: Salina binti Mohmad (Senior Lecturer, School of Engineering)

Industrial Choice Award: Process-Induced Vibration Energy Harvesting (Group 2)

Ammar Bin Muhammad Shafiq Sarawanan, Jonathan Jayen Pillai, Gerard A/L Balavendrian, Reem Irfan Dadarkar, Jeffrey Chua Keong Quan

Academic Advisor: Salina binti Mohmad (Senior Lecturer, School of Engineering)

With strong participation from 16 industry and academic judges, EUReS 2026 successfully strengthened collaboration between academia and industry while reinforcing UOW Malaysia’s commitment to producing future-ready engineers equipped to drive innovation and sustainable development.